Last Minute Holiday Dinner Recipes

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

How to Brine and Roast a Turkey

Pork Tarts!

These little tarts, filled with BBQ pulled pork, would make an ideal hors d’oeuvre for a holiday party.

Gluten-Free Curried Pumpkin Soup with Crème Fraiche

Why does pumpkin pie get all of the pumpkin real estate on the holiday table? Here’s a wonderful curried pumpkin soup that might give that pie a run for its money.

Christmassy Ho-Ho-Hoagie Sandwich Monsters

OK, this is more food art than an edible, but one of these on a buffet table with hoagie sandwich fixin’s bar would certain be a big hit.

Frosty The Cheeseball Man From Charles Phoenix

How does the song go? “Frosty, the cheeseball..” Something like that. I love the idea that you make this cheeseball snowman inside of an electric skillet, and then when ready, you turn on the heat and watch your snowman melt into a cheesy fondue. Who doesn’t like interactive/action food?

Christmas Breakfast Wreath

I have a soft spot for sweet breads and this one looks particular mouth-watering. I may have to try this.

Eggnog Cake with Pink Marshmallow Frosting

Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Truffles

This simple-looking recipe looks like it would make a very unique and fancy desert that would be fun to serve at a holiday party.

Gingerbread TARDIS

Doctor Who fans will appreciate this recipe for baking and building your own gingerbread TARDIS.

Potluck Necessities: Pie Carrier Tote

This is not a recipe, but instructions for how to make a cloth tote for carrying a pie. I’m going to be transporting a pie tomorrow morning (“Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go”). I may have to try and bodge up one of these today.

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.